A review by jdurney
They Never Learn by Layne Fargo

dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

 This was only my second thriller I've ever read and oof was it tough to get through. I really struggled to finish the first half because it moved so slowly. The first big twist occurred rather early on, and it felt like it took the wind out of my sails, and I kept thinking "gee there's a lot left of this book, what could possibly happen." I'm glad I pushed through because I enjoyed the last 10% of it. It gets three stars because the ending genuinely surprised me and I think I feel satisfied with it, which I really didn't expect.
I absolutely LOVED that Wes ended up being the typical "good guy" villain, honestly that twist nearly made me bump this up to four stars. Also the fact that the sexy lesbians got to live happily ever after in their murderous love. 10/10 I love that - I was expecting tragedy.
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